Malaika from Kenya is a Research Assistant working on the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets project as part of the Platforms for Longitudinal Mental Health Data (PALM) at the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre at King's College London. Malaika is interested in the politics of medicine, epidemiology, machine learning and expanding the conversation on the impact of racism on mental health through research, podcasts and written works. Malaika joined the SGDP Centre as a research assistant in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Global Health and Social Medicine – Neuroscience at King's College London.
Malaika Okundi
Malaika from Kenya is a Research Assistant working on the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets project as part of the Platforms for Longitudinal Mental Health Data (PALM) at the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre at King's College London. Malaika is interested in the politics of medicine, epidemiology, machine learning and expanding the conversation on the impact of racism on mental health through research, podcasts and written works. Malaika joined the SGDP Centre as a research assistant in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Global Health and Social Medicine – Neuroscience at King's College London.
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Trailblazers in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Celebrating Women Pioneers
The contributions of pioneering women have shaped the field of child and adolescent mental health. Their ground-breaking research and innovative clinical practices have changed the way we view and treat child and adolescent mental health problems, paving the way for future generations of mental health professionals. For this year’s International Women’s Day, this blog celebrates the achievements of remarkable women in the field: Anna Freud CBE, Professor Mary Ainsworth, and Professor Virginia Axline.
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